Sandra Jackson, director of the Center for Black Diaspora, will look at ways to grow the field of African and black diaspora studies during an international colloquium on May 9 at DePaul University. (Photo by Jon Cecero) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2014. New directions in the study of the African and black[Read More…]
Schools
Remarks by President Obama Honoring the 2014 National and State Teachers of the Year
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2014 – 2:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House. Let me start off by saying thank you to a leader of unbelievable passion and expertise and dedication; somebody who every single day wakes up and thinks about three things — either his family,[Read More…]
Pioneers Become First PSC Program to Win Back-to-Back Titles
Palos Hills, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When Prairie State tennis coach Patrick Reichard took a look at his team prior to the 2014 season, he knew his squad would be strong and one definitely capable of repeating as NJCAA Region IV champions. Turns out he was right. Thanks in part to a 16-point[Read More…]
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to Address Prairie State College Graduates at May 17 Commencement Ceremony
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2014. Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will address the graduates and their guests at the 55th annual commencement ceremony at Prairie State College (PSC) on Saturday, May 17. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in the Pioneer Fieldhouse, located on Vollmer road, north of the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Christopher Art Gallery Presenting ‘Graduate Exhibition +2’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2014. Works of art from eight graduating Prairie State College (PSC) students is on display through Wednesday, May 21, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. “Graduate Exhibition +2” features works that include drawings, paintings,[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul Presents Two World-premiere Productions in Two Weeks
Inaugural 2013-14 season in new artistic home concludes with new work The Theatre School at DePaul will offer two world premiere productions, in each of the school’s new theatres, to conclude its 2013-2014 season. “The Scavengers” and “What Happened in Pinkville?” will be performed in the new LEED Gold building[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce First Phase of Schools to Receive Air Conditioning for Next School Year
57 Schools Across the City to Receive Air Conditioning this Summer in First Year of Five-Year CPS Capital Plan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–MaY 1, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett yesterday announced the first phase of the five-year plan to provide air conditioning to every classroom. As part of this[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Leads Push to Double MAP Scholarships for Students in Need
Organizes Students and Educators from Across Illinois for Rally to Support Plan to Double Monetary Award Program (MAP) Scholarships for Deserving Students in Financial Need SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by hundreds of students and educators from across the state at the “MAP Matters Day Rally,”[Read More…]
Screenwriters Share Industry Secrets at DePaul’s Page One Writing Confab
DePaul University hosts Page One Entertainment Writers conference May 3 at the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley building, 14 E. Jackson Blvd. on the Loop Campus. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Screenwriters for Steven Spielberg, “Scandal” and “South Park” are among the speakers at DePaul University’s Page One Entertainment Writing Conference[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chancellor Hyman, and CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce 3,100 Students Will Be Able To Enroll In Free College Courses Next School Year
Expansion Brings the Total Number of CPS Students Enrolling in College-level Courses to 4,100, Exceeding the Mayor’s Previously Announced Goal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. With Chicago Public Schools (CPS)’ freshman on track rate to graduate rising to 82% and City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) graduation rate steadily increasing, Mayor Emanuel, CPS[Read More…]
